Give Hope & Support Survivors. GiveForDV Is Just Two Days Away!
This Thursday, October 22, join Safe Monroe for #GiveForDV and help make a difference for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Monroe County. Created in 2020, GiveForDV is a…
Read MoreA Tragedy in Our Community: A Reminder of the Importance of Safety and Support
When tragedy strikes our own community, particularly when lives are lost and a young child is involved, it is difficult not to search for and want answers. Our hearts are…
Read MoreWhen We Ask Survivors to Prove What Happened
There is something deeply unsettling about watching the news last week and into this week. A man whose name became synonymous with the #MeToo movement has once again been sentenced…
Read MoreProtecting Critical Funding for Survivors
When someone experiencing domestic or sexual abuse reaches out for help, services need to be there. Across the country, thousands of organizations provide survivors with shelter, counseling, advocacy, legal support,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Connection Between Abuse and Mental Health
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring conversations and awareness to mental health and suicide. For organizations supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, this conversation is especially…
Read MoreWhat is the Red Zone?
Starting college can bring a lot of excitement: a new campus, new friendships, new experiences, and more independence. But the beginning of the fall semester is also an important time…
Read MorePennsylvania Makes Investment in Survivor Services
Staff layoffs, reduced counseling and advocacy capacity, and increasing waiting lists for survivors were just a few of the devastating effects of last year’s prolonged state budget delay. After a challenging year…
Read MoreCelebrate Pride Month 2026 with Safe Monroe
At Safe Monroe, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, accepted, and loved for exactly who they are. This Pride Month, we are proud to stand with the…
Read MoreFrom Headlines to Home: The Truth About Sexual Violence
As we wind down April and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the headlines are impossible to ignore, and even harder to process. We heard it first with Gisele Pelicot, and now…
Read MoreLet’s Stand Strong Against Stalking & Human Trafficking!
As January marks National Stalking Awareness Month and National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Safe Monroe is intensifying its efforts to raise awareness and combat these pervasive issues affecting our community.…
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